As of 2012, Goleta's population is 29,888 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.03 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Goleta is $506,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.32 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Goleta's cost of living is 78.20% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Goleta public schools spend $5,788 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 18.2 students per teacher in Goleta. --------------------The unemployment rate in Goleta is 8.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Goleta jobs have Increased by 0.23 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Goleta's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |